Côte d'Ivoire passport → DR Congo

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for the DR Congo?

eVisa (apply online)7 days

Ivorian passport holders need an eVisa for the DR Congo for up to 7 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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DR Congo at a glance

Capital: Kinshasa
Currency: Congolese franc (CDF)
Languages: French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Calling code: +243
Region: Middle Africa

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DR Congo for other passports

Côte d'IvoireeVisa7 days
IndiaeVisa7 days
United StateseVisa7 days
United KingdomeVisa7 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa7 days
ChinaeVisa7 days
SingaporeeVisa7 days
PakistaneVisa7 days
BangladesheVisa7 days
Sri LankaeVisa7 days
NepaleVisa7 days
NigeriaeVisa7 days
PhilippineseVisa7 days

Nearby in Middle Africa for Ivorian passport holders

Central African RepublicVisa-free90 days
ChadVisa-free90 days
CongoVisa-free
CamerooneVisa
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
AngolaVisa required

Common questions

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for the DR Congo?

Ivorian passport holders need an eVisa for the DR Congo for up to 7 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Ivorian citizens stay in the DR Congo?

Up to 7 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Ivorian citizens get a visa on arrival in the DR Congo?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Ivorian citizens visit without a visa?

52 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Côte d'Ivoire passport ranks #75 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.